Medicare Recovery Audit Specialist

UnitedHealth Group•Concord, CA

6h•$20 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Medicare Recovery Audit Specialist is responsible for identifying and addressing improper Medicare payments through retrospective claims review. This role ensures compliance with Medicare regulations, CMS guidelines, and internal policies by analyzing medical records, billing data, and coding accuracy. The Specialist works collaboratively with internal departments to support audit responses, appeals, and compliance improvement initiatives. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. This will be on-the-job training and the hours during training will be during normal business hours. Monday – Friday.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Must be 18 years of age OR older
Working knowledge of Medicare remittance advice, recoupments, and appeals processes, including experience working with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs).
Experience with EHR's & practice management systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PPT)
Ability to work full time onsite at 5003 Commercial Circle Concord, CA 94520
Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Word (creating and editing documents), Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar), and Microsoft Excel (filter, edit, sort, creating spreadsheets, basic formulas)
Experience with Epic EHR
Strong communication skills to clearly convey audit findings and collaborate with clinic managers and physicians on solutions.
Strong analytical and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Conduct audits and reviews of Medicare claims to identify overpayments, underpayments, and non-compliance with CMS regulations.
Analyze medical records, billing documentation, and coding to ensure accuracy and appropriate reimbursement.
Apply CMS guidelines, Medicare National and Local Coverage Determinations (NCDs/LCDs), and regulatory requirements during audits.
Prepare detailed audit findings, reports, and documentation to support determinations.
Participate in appeal preparation by compiling records, drafting rebuttals, and supporting appeals processes as needed.
Communicate audit findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including compliance, billing, coding, and clinical teams.
Track audit outcomes, trends, and recurring issues to recommend process improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
Maintain strict confidentiality and security of protected health information (PHI).
Stay current with Medicare policies, CMS updates, coding changes (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS), and RAC program requirements.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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